Tred Eyerly – April 28, 2014 The court found coverage for damage resulting from faulty workmanship. Drury Co. v. Mo. United Sch. Ins. Counsel, 2014 Mo. App. LEXIS 319 (Mo. Ct. App. March 25, 2014). The School District entered a contract with general contractor, Penzel Construction Company, Inc., to build an addition to a high school.… Continue reading Loss Ensuing from Faulty Workmanship Covered
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Statute of Limitations in Colorado
David Furtado, Merlin Law Group – October 9, 2013 My first blog as a member of Merlin Law Group is regarding the statute of limitations for certain actions in Colorado. I chose this topic since it is the first thing I analyze and advise a prospective client when I am contacted regarding a possible first… Continue reading Statute of Limitations in Colorado
When Can an Insurer Reject a Proof of Loss in California?
Kenneth Kan – October 8, 2013 Yesterday Chip Merlin hosted a webinar on proof of loss issues specific to flood claims. An important takeaway from the webinar was that you have to be absolutely meticulous in completing the proof of loss form. One mistake on a flood proof of loss can jeopardize the claim. For… Continue reading When Can an Insurer Reject a Proof of Loss in California?
New Insurance Case – S.C. Supreme Court: Defective Construction Work Satisfies “Caused by an Occurrence” Requirement in CGL Policy
Scott Turner – September 28, 2013 On Monday, Sept. 25th , the Supreme Court of South Carolina issued its decision in Auto-Owners Ins. Co. v. Rhodes, — S.E.2d —-, 2013 WL 5348381 (2013). It held that the “occurrence” of a collapse of the policyholder’s construction work in one location satisfies the causation part of the… Continue reading New Insurance Case – S.C. Supreme Court: Defective Construction Work Satisfies “Caused by an Occurrence” Requirement in CGL Policy
If A Separate Loss Occurs as a Result of A Design Defect, It May Be Covered Under Your Insurance Policy
Shaun Marker – August 20, 2013 If there is a design defect to a part of your property, then most insurance policies will contain exclusions for those design defects. Depending on the type of policy that you have and it’s wording, if a separate loss occurs as a result of a design defect, it may… Continue reading If A Separate Loss Occurs as a Result of A Design Defect, It May Be Covered Under Your Insurance Policy